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Parlee Center for Science and the Common Good

  • Neuroscience students practicing surgery techniques.
    Neuroscience major, Ashton Newswanger ’26 took part in a ten-week NSF-sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at the Center for Neurotechnology at the University of Washington. This culminated in his project, “Sex Differences in Anxiety and Locomotion After Cervical Spinal Cord Injury” which he presented at the University of Washington’s Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium.

  • Shaping Responsible Leaders in Science

    Science has an enormous impact on our world, for good and for ill. This means that scientists have a responsibility to consider the consequences of their work and to explain to others its potential benefits and risks.

  • As part of Tilly Dumaine's Parlee Fellowship experiential learning project, she volunteered as an EMT at the Phoenixville Free Clinic. Th...
    As part of Tilly Dumaine’s Parlee Fellowship experiential learning project, she volunteered as an EMT at the Phoenixville Free Clinic. This role provided an invaluable opportunity to explore public health and healthcare access issues within our local community.
  • Through FUTURE program, summer research opportunities allow new science and mathematics students to work closely with advanced students a...
    Through FUTURE program, summer research opportunities allow new science and mathematics students to work closely with advanced students and faculty mentors, immersing them in the Ursinus College research community.
  • Fellows of the Parlee Center for Science and the Common Good are selected for their potential to become outstanding civic and scientific ...
    Fellows of the Parlee Center for Science and the Common Good are selected for their potential to become outstanding civic and scientific leaders. it is a prestigious opportunity that distinguishes our graduates when applying to med schools and other graduate programs.
  • Over the summer BCMB major Aidan Tobin '25 worked as a Lehigh Valley Health Network Research Scholar and presented his culminating p...
    Over the summer BCMB major Aidan Tobin ’25 worked as a Lehigh Valley Health Network Research Scholar and presented his culminating project titled “Satisfaction Survey of Live Kidney Donors Patients with Enhanced Recovery Protocol”

By fostering ethical thinking, the Parlee Center for Science and the Common Good aims to prepare future scientists to navigate complex moral dilemmas, such as those arising from advancements in biotechnology, public policy, artificial intelligence, and increased healthcare disparities. 

We bring civically-engaged scientists to campus

Our program encourages and educates our campus community about responsible innovation and accountability, ensuring that scientific progress benefits society while minimizing harm. The Parlee Center supports

 

Featured Story

Parlee Center Joins Stand Up For Science Rally in Philadelphia

On March 7, thousands of scientists, academics, and students, including many Parlee Fellows, rallied across the country in support of science. While Fellows attended the Stand Up For Science Rally in Philadelphia, 31 other major cities also held official demonstrations. Over 148 independent demonstrations were held across the country and abroad.

The Innovation and Discovery Center at Ursinus College is home to the Parlee Center of Science and the Common Good.
$3.2 Million Gift Establishes Endowed Scholarship and Elevates the Parlee Center for Science and the Common Good at Ursinus College

Ursinus College has received a $3.2 million gift from Joan Bradley Parlee ’57 and Donald Parlee, M.D. ’55, with $1 million dedicated to creating the Parlee Endowed Scholarship Fund and over $2 million to support the Parlee Center for Science and the Common Good.

Ursinus College Unveils APEX

APEX at Ursinus is a transformative new learning ecosystem combining academic Inquiry with real-world experiences. Nearly $10M in commitments from donors have been made to date for APEX implementation, which begins in fall 2025. 

Lecturer of Modern Languages Viena Ballesteros
Medicine Across Cultures: Ursinus Offering New Spanish Health Professional Course

Lecturer of Modern Languages Viena Ballesteros is helping bridge the cultural gap in healthcare through a new course that combines her Spanish-speaking background and expertise in medicine, offering a new interdisciplinary classroom experience at Ursinus College. 

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CoSA 2025: Celebration of Student Achievement

April 23, 2025 | All Day
All Campus

Every April, we reschedule classes for a day so every student can participate in the Celebration of Student Achievement (CoSA). The day is filled with talks, poster presentations, and performances from hundreds of students from every discipline, from first-year students to seniors.

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